Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how BriteBlue AI ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit briteblueai.com or use any of our services. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Information you provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit a tip, we collect the information you give us directly, such as your email address and any message content.
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you use the site, we may automatically collect:
- Device and browser data (user agent, screen size, language)
- IP address and approximate location (country / region)
- Pages visited, referrers, and time on page
- Performance metrics and crash logs
1.3 Information from third parties
We may receive aggregate analytics data from privacy-respecting providers and engagement data from email delivery providers.
2. How we use information
- To operate, secure, and improve the site
- To send you the newsletter you requested
- To answer your questions and process your submissions
- To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
3. Legal basis (GDPR / UK GDPR)
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Newsletter subscription | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Operating & securing the site | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Analytics (with consent) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
4. Sharing & disclosure
We share information only with service providers acting as data processors, including:
- Web hosting and content delivery network
- Email delivery (for the newsletter)
- Privacy-respecting analytics
- Error monitoring and security
We may also disclose information if required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
5. Cookies & tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies. You can manage your preferences via our Cookie Policy or the cookie banner. Essential cookies cannot be disabled because the site relies on them to function.
6. Data retention
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form messages: up to 24 months
- Server logs: up to 90 days
- Analytics data: up to 14 months (aggregated thereafter)
7. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data, to object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. EU/EEA, UK, and California residents have additional rights under GDPR and CCPA respectively.
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@briteblueai.com. We respond within 30 days.
8. Security
We use industry-standard safeguards, including TLS in transit, encryption at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews. No method is 100% secure, but we work hard to protect your data.
9. Children
The site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
10. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version on this page and update the "Last updated" date above.
12. Contact us
For privacy questions or requests:
Email: privacy@briteblueai.com
Postal: BriteBlue AI, Data Protection Office, 1 Example Street, London, UK